Cooking! Cooking! Cooking! It is the hardest chore for a man, especially when he is living all by himself. Most men are capable of cleaning the house at times, but when it comes to cooking, it is definitely a task for most. Most of them use the most convenient option of eating out or binging on ready-to-eat processed foods. Though they seem convenient, they cause innumerable health problems in the long run and are not very economical too.
Eating out is considered unhealthy, but did you know cooking at home can be unhealthy too? Here are 4 common mistakes you do while cooking at home. You use too much oil for cooking-
Using too much oil for cooking will not only add extra calories to your diet, but will also increase your risk to life threatening diseases. You can control the quantity of oil used by-
• Not pouring the oil directly from the can and using measuring spoons instead
• Using non stick utensils for cooking
• Using different cooking methods like microwave cooking, grilling, roasting, braising, steaming etc.
Preparing healthy meals is not difficult when you know the basics of nutritious cooking. Nutritious cooking begins with good planning, choosing healthy ingredients and knowing healthy cooking techniques.
Time constraint is a constant excuse for most of the people today living in the cities. Many people have thus shunned away from the traditional method of cooking and have adopted faster cooking methods. Microwave cooking is one such method which allows food to cook faster. Here are some cooking hacks and tips while preparing food in microwave. 1. Make sure that you place the food off-center as the microwave energy disperses more to the corners and sidewalls.
Creativity in our kitchen when it comes to cooking never takes a back seat. Whether you are deep frying, shallow frying, sautéing for a quick stir fry or tossing together for a salad dressing, it is important to know which oil suits the dish you are cooking best.
We are generally overwhelmed by the varieties of cooking oil available in our grocery store. Let's uncover the best uses of some popular cooking oils.
Cooking is a day-to-day routine which is followed in most homes. It is an art which not only satisfies our hunger, but also provides several physical, mental and emotional benefits. 1.Cooking stimulates our senses: Cooking makes us feel alive by stimulating the 5 senses. The sizzle and smell of onions, the feel of different textures and tastes of different flavors and the sight of a combination of colours makes us feel rejuvenated.
Cook up a pot of spicy chili or a vegetable soup for chilly winter evenings while you're busy doing something you enjoy.
Cooking can become a very tiring and time consuming task if not managed properly. It involves a lot of other tasks like planning, preparation, cooking, serving etc. Many people avoid cooking altogether because of simple reasons like poor time management. This leads to unhealthy lifestyle and dietary habits. • Plan your meal! Planning goes a long way in saving time and energy. Do not take a long time in planning. Just make a mental note of what you want to cook for breakfast/lunch or dinner.
Which oil do you use for cooking? When I ask this question to my clients, as an answer I get a name of a brand. Edible oil is obtained from a variety of foods. Groundnut oil: Mild flavoured, used for frying, salad dressings, cooking, and preparing margarine. Sunflower oil: Extracted from sunflower seeds, it is bland in flavour, pale yellow in colour and is known as an all purpose cooking oil. Soya bean oil: It is produced as a by-product of soy meal, but is very high in omega 6 fatty acids. Mildly flavoured, it is a versatile oil (can be used as an all purpose oil). It is also commonly used in cakes and pastries.
A few months ago, I wrote about 5 cooking tips in this section. Here are 5 more to add to the earlier list.....